Dairy farmers can increase milk yields by 25 per cent and reduce animal feed costs by half by intercropping lupin seeds with maize for use as livestock feed according to a research by the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization.

In the 2016/17 season the cost of animal feeds rose by an average of Sh50 to Sh70 per 50kg bag depending on the manufacturer.

Lupin seeds are rich in protein, a key component that provides energy in the body. Farmers who use lupin seeds with surplus maize in their farms can save on the cost of buying animal feeds in addition to getting more milk.